Antonia La Negra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antonia La Negra
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In October 2017
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| Birth name | Antonia Rodríguez Moreno |
| Also known as | Antonia La Negra |
| Born | 1935/1936 Orán, French Algeria |
| Died | 7 March 2018 Seville, Spain |
| Genres | Flamenco |
| Occupation(s) | Cantaora and bailaora |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Antonia La Negra, also known as Antonia Rodríguez Moreno, was a famous Spanish Gitana artist. She was born around 1935 or 1936 and passed away on March 7, 2018.
Antonia was known as a talented cantaora (flamenco singer) and bailaora (flamenco dancer). She was a very important figure in the world of Flamenco music.
Her amazing art can be heard in many recordings. Some of her well-known works include Triana (1976), En familia (1978), and El ángel (1993). She also appeared in important flamenco films like El ángel and Rito y geografía del cante.
Antonia La Negra was one of the most important artists in cante jondo, which means "deep song" in flamenco. She was especially good at flamenco styles called palos, like flamenco tango and bulería.
Antonia passed away in Seville, Spain, on March 7, 2018, at the age of 82. She is remembered as a true legend of flamenco.
See also
In Spanish: Antonia La Negra para niños
